New York, NY (Sports Network) - Carmelo Anthony netted 27 points to lead the
New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers, 100-84, in the opener of a home-
and-home set at Madison Square Garden.
J.R. Smith added 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jason Kidd had 12 points
and Raymond Felton contributed 11 for the Knicks, who are 2-0 for the first
time since the 1999-2000 season.
Jrue Holiday paced the 76ers with 27 points on 5-of-6 shooting from three-
point range. He also had seven assists.
Thaddeus Young finished with 16 points and Evan Turner had a double-double
with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Philadelphia, which was coming off a
season-opening win over Denver.
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